A couple of weeks ago I read a news article about a “Christian rally” on a college campus in southern California. It had riled up some of the students, and caused quite a scene as people with opposing opinions shouted back and forth. It seems there was a group on campus that was promoting Christianity…
Stories of Grace and Faith
The Sweet Balm of Encouragment
On Labor Day, my mom took a spill and was hospitalized as a result. When we heard that nothing was broken we were all relieved and figured she’d be back at her assisted living apartment in no time. But, as the days progressed, it was clear this was not to be. When I realized it…
Memorizing Scripture has Multiple Benefits
Did you know that memorizing scripture helps you make better decisions, improves your thought life, gives you courage, and helps you sleep? This is just one of the things I’ve learned since I decided to be more deliberate about scripture memorization. If you recall, I wrote a blog post in the end of June stating…
What if the Great Fish said, “No”?
Sometimes when I’m reading my Bible my brain pulls up some interesting thoughts. During my quiet time this week, I read through the book of Jonah and came upon this verse. “Now the Lord had arranged for a great fish to swallow Jonah.” (Jonah 1:17 NLT) Of course, we all know about the great fish in which…
Hidden in My Heart
It’s been awhile since I’ve written a blog post. My apologies. I believe it’s called “bloggers suicide” when you skip out on blogging for months on end. I’d love to give you some valid reason for my absence but truthfully it’s a combination of a little bit of writer’s block, a little bit of “too…